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To calculate: To find the rate of change of linear function
Answer to Problem 8.4.4EP
Rate of change is
Explanation of Solution
Given information: Linear function is
Time (min) | 10 | 30 | 40 | 90 |
Candle Height (in.) | 5.9 | 5.7 | 5.6 | 5.1 |
Formula Used:
Rate of change of function is calculated as
Calculation:
Linear function is given as
Time (min) | 10 | 30 | 40 | 90 |
Candle Height (in.) | 5.9 | 5.7 | 5.6 | 5.1 |
Rate of change is calculated as
Thus, rate of change of given function is
Conclusion:
Hence, rate of change is
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